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Monday, February 15, 2010

That sneaky "Secret Cupid" was back again this year! Here are some of the things that he left for us.

Day 1:

-Ryan found a framed photo of his family on his desk--to remind him while he is studying of all of the people who love him.

-Secret Cupid must have forgotten about Rachel, but she wasn't mad.

Day 2:

-Ryan found a little space heater underneath his desk. (Secret Cupid must have overhead him whining about how cold his toes get while he is studying in ourfrigid apartment.)

-Rachel got an unexpected batch of homemade wheat bread. YUMMMM!

Day 3:

-The inside of Ryan's car was "attacked" with 24 Fun Dips taped all over it. (SCmust know that we had Fun Dips on our first date.)

-Rachel found a beta fish named "Marve" in a vase on the kitchen table. So random but fun!

Day 4:

-Secret Cupid forgot about Ryan this day...oops.

-Rachel found the bedroom decorated with streamers and an I Love You sign!

Day 5:

-Ryan got a new board game called Last Word--even better, he got to play it with a couple of friends while eating crepes! YUM!

-We can't remember what Rachel got this day, so it must have been particularly meaningful. :)

Day 6:

-Ryan was whisked away to quaint East Aurora, New York for a surprise night out. We went outdoor ice skating and ate dinner/dessert at a funky coffee shop. (They also had a huge chess set, and Ryan shocked me with his skills. Come to find out, he used to play tons of chess in high school and even read books about chess strategy! WHAT THE?!)

-Rachel found beautiful roses hanging from the light fixture in the hallway.

Ryan is an excellent skater. (He used to play hockey...is there anything this guy doesn't do?) He can skate backwards and do little jumps and stuff.

I am not an excellent skater, but I am trying to pretend to skate backwards in this photo.

Day 7:

-Ryan was supposed to get a fun scavenger hunt with cute magnets leading around theapartment--but Secret Cupid is so sneaky that a few weeks ago, she hid the magnets somewhere in the apartment so Ryan would not find them...and then on the Big Day, SC herself could not find them! Oops! Maybe next year! (Hopefully they'll show up by then!)

-Rachel got a special dinner of homemade spaghetti sauce and garlic bread--and she didn't have to make any of it! (Although she did offer to clean it up.)

Speaking of Cupid...check out this little cherub!

I am going to see him tomorrow in St. Louis, and I can't wait!!! (HOORAY for February Break!)

THE LITTLE GAL

Lover of squishes from Mama, snuggles from Daddy, and tickles from Brother

Who feels content and smiley first thing in the morning

Who needs shoes that will actually stay on her kicking, wiggly feet

Who gives mega-watt grins that melt the heart

Who fears the raucous (but affectionate) smothering of her older brother

Who would like to see her aunties and grandparents more often

Resident of a comfy one-story home where she is the queen

THE LITTLE GUY

Lover of the Polar Express, all things sugar, and his "Baby Sister"

Who feels ecstatic when "chuffing" one of his beloved trains around the house

Who needsexplanations for everything, big and small

Who gives strangers a reason to smile with his friendly chatter

Who fears"spooky" shadows, scary scenes in movies, and toilets that flush by themselves

Who would like to see a friend come over to play every single day

Resident of a house covered in photos of him and his sister

RACH

Lover of conversationswith a kindred, homemade chocolate chip cookies, and Idaho sunsetsWho feels overwhelmingly happy when nibbling on one of her delicious childrenWho needs daily quiet time to thinkWho fears losing someone else whom she loves

Who givescare packages to her friends and love letters to her kids and RyanWho would like to see more openness, compassion, and individuality in the worldResident of a little house with cute daisy bushes in front

RY

Lover of ice cream, the night sky, and dance parties with his happy kidsWho feels glorious at the peak of an Idaho mountainWho needs alone time to just look at the ceiling when he gets home from workWho gives froyo gift certificates and sugar-free suckers to his dental patientsWho fears talking on the phone and settling for less than his potentialWho would like to see family cartrips in a minivan to explore the WestResident of Twin Falls, ID

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